Bayern Munich 1-0 Tottenham – Harry Kane Scores Against Former Club in Telekom Cup Thriller

 

Bayern Munich 1-0 Tottenham – Harry Kane Scores Against Former Club in Telekom Cup Thriller
By Michael Scott | August 7, 2025 | Allianz Arena, Munich

Harry Kane scores the winner as Bayern edge past Tottenham in a closely contested Telekom Cup matchup.

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Match Summary:

Harry Kane made headlines by scoring the decisive goal against his former club as Bayern Munich defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in the Telekom Cup at the Allianz Arena.

The lone goal came in the 12th minute when Michael Olise delivered a brilliant lofted pass over the Spurs defense. Kane controlled it expertly with his left foot and slotted it home in the bottom corner. While the replay suggested an offside, the absence of VAR in friendlies meant the goal stood.

Kane had a chance to double the lead in the 15th minute but surprisingly missed a penalty after slipping on his run-up.

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Lineups & Tactical Notes:

New Bayern manager Vincent Kompany fielded a strong starting XI, staying consistent with his top choices. Jonathan Tah partnered Dayot Upamecano in central defense, while the attacking trio of Luis Díaz, Michael Olise, and Kingsley Coman played behind Kane.

The midfield was fluid, with Díaz and Olise switching roles throughout, both capable of operating as the central playmaker.

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Recent Form:

• Bayern came into the game off a 2-1 friendly win over Lyon, with Olise netting both goals.

• Tottenham, fresh off their UEFA Europa League victory over Manchester United, were unbeaten (2 wins, 3 draws) in their five preseason friendlies leading up to this final tune-up before facing Paris Saint-Germain in the upcoming UEFA Super Cup.

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Head-to-Head History:

This was the seventh meeting between the two clubs. Bayern has dominated the fixture with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in competitive history. Notably, they also won both friendlies against Spurs last summer.

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Match Predictions Recap:

Before kickoff, predictions favored Bayern with odds at -220, while Tottenham sat at +475. The forecast was for a 3-2 Bayern win, with goals expected from Luis Díaz, Konrad Laimer, and Harry Kane — and late drama anticipated.

While the match ended with a narrower scoreline, Kane’s goal proved decisive and poetic, given his past ties with Tottenham.

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Match Details:

• Date: August 7, 2025

• Kickoff: 6:30 PM (local), 12:30 PM (EST)

• Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany

• Broadcast: FC Bayern TV Plus

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